Readers are led step-by-step through the history and techniques of creating beautiful and rare Russian heirloom shawls with this detailed guide.

About The Poet Wing Commander Arun B. Srivastava. Born: Patna, India, November 17, 1944; Married Madhuri Srivastava, June 21, 1970; Education: St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, India, B.A. with honours, English; Monirba, Allahabad University, India, PG in Business Administration; Occupation: Officer, Indian Air Force (Retd.), Writer, Poet - works published in India and abroad, say Rashtriya Sahara, Contour, The Quest (an Indo-American literary quarterly), The Times, The Pioneer (India), and in American Poetry Anthology, Vol. X, No. 2, River Dreams and Sparkles in the Sand, both brought out by National Library of Poetry, Maryland (America) among others. Also compiled and edited an anthology of poetry, essays and reflections in a book, named IN HIS WORLD ALONE, published by Ms. Janki Prakashan, Patna/Delhi (ISBN 81-85078-71.8) His post retirement days are given over entirely to reading and writing. His works also include a collection of short stories.

Presenting three classic Orenburg-style lace patterns in written form for the very first time. Created from a series of basic elements and patterns handed down from generation to generation from the Orenburg region of Russia, Galina Khmeleva has worked with these talented craftspeople to bring you these unique knitted masterpieces. Create your own heirloom shawl following step-by-step instructions and charts laid out for ease of knitting from bottom to top.